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Higher than 94% of New York colleges we cover and 97% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Upstate Medical University acceptance rate & admissions
Test scores: College Scorecard. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Upstate Medical University tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for New York residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
Net price by income is not reported for this school.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
State aid: New York residents may qualify for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP): up to $5,665 a year toward tuition at eligible New York colleges, for dependent students with New York net taxable family income up to $125,000. At SUNY and CUNY, the Excelsior Scholarship can cover remaining in-state tuition for eligible families (income limits apply). Not included in the prices above. New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)
Upstate Medical University majors, earnings & careers
Upstate Medical University offers 5 bachelor's majors across 2 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Science & Math · 1
Highest-earning majors at Upstate Medical University
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $116,111 | $24,064 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $88,981 | $25,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $86,543 | $25,663 |
Quick list of all 5 majors
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)$86,543
- Biotechnology—
- Health Sciences—
- Medical Laboratory Science$88,981
- Nursing$116,111
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) → Radiologic technologist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Syracuse
Overall prices in the Syracuse, NY area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,493. Housing costs 19% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 43 inches of rain a year, 128 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: river flooding (relatively high); winter weather (very high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Onondaga County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Onondaga County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Upstate Medical University with similar schools
Similar public colleges in New York by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upstate Medical University | — | — | — | $92,257 | This school |
| SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University | — | — | — | $109,601 | |
| SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry | 63% | $18,952 | 66% | $55,763 | |
| CUNY Graduate School and University Center | 68% | — | — | $65,991 | |
| SUNY Maritime College | 72% | $22,367 | 64% | $95,951 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Common questions about Upstate Medical University
How much do Upstate Medical University graduates earn?
Former Upstate Medical University students earn a median $92,257 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Upstate Medical University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/upstate-medical-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).